Category: WWDC 2016

Apple OS X is now MacOS Sierra, comes with Siri

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Next up at the ongoing WWDC 2016, Apple has announced that the next software version of the operating system will be called MacOS Sierra and is letting go of the OS X branding that the company has been using for a while now.

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The biggest highlight of the announcement is that Siri will be on the Mac, and it’s well integrated into your apps, notifications and of course, search. Additionally, users can also unlock Macs using an Apple Watch which comes in handy for mobile workers.

Apple Pay will soon be available for web payments in addition to using it on the App Store and via NFC. It also has a universal copy and paste feature that lets you doodle on an iPad and paste it straight to your Mac.

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The rest of the update revolves around Apple services such as iCloud, Pay, and the Mac’s connection to other devices through Continuity. As to when it will be available, Apple is looking at a public beta of Sierra in July.

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Apple OS X is now MacOS Sierra, comes with Siri

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Next up at the ongoing WWDC 2016, Apple has announced that the next software version of the operating system will be called MacOS Sierra and is letting go of the OS X branding that the company has been using for a while now.

macOS sierra

The biggest highlight of the announcement is that Siri will be on the Mac, and it’s well integrated into your apps, notifications and of course, search. Additionally, users can also unlock Macs using an Apple Watch which comes in handy for mobile workers.

Apple Pay will soon be available for web payments in addition to using it on the App Store and via NFC. It also has a universal copy and paste feature that lets you doodle on an iPad and paste it straight to your Mac.

macos-sierra2

The rest of the update revolves around Apple services such as iCloud, Pay, and the Mac’s connection to other devices through Continuity. As to when it will be available, Apple is looking at a public beta of Sierra in July.

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Apple shows off new watchOS 3

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Straight from WWDC 2016, Apple has unveiled its new WatchOS 3 that focuses mainly on performance improvements, new apps, and better 3rd party app support.

watchos-3

Below are some of the highlights of the new WatchOS:

  • Revamped User Interface
  • Faster launch time and app performance (up to 7x) of the watchOS app through Instant Launch.
  • New Control Center – just swipe up to show different quick options.
  • New reply options to Messages and offers a new feature called Scribble that lets you quickly draw on the display to send to your contacts.
  • New Minnie Mouse watch face/change watch faces by swiping the screen.
  • SOS feature for emergencies, regardless of language. It automatically dials whatever is the equivalent of 911.
  • New Fitness Tracking App
  • Breathe app for breathing and relaxation
  • More 3rd Party App permissions

In addition to those, being open to third party developers makes the watchOS 3 capable of receiving new and more functions over time — giving users an added reason to invest on an Apple Watch.

The watchOS 3 will come this fall with developer preview starting immediately.

The post Apple shows off new watchOS 3 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Apple shows off new watchOS 3

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Straight from WWDC 2016, Apple has unveiled its new WatchOS 3 that focuses mainly on performance improvements, new apps, and better 3rd party app support.

watchos-3

Below are some of the highlights of the new WatchOS:

  • Revamped User Interface
  • Faster launch time and app performance (up to 7x) of the watchOS app through Instant Launch.
  • New Control Center – just swipe up to show different quick options.
  • New reply options to Messages and offers a new feature called Scribble that lets you quickly draw on the display to send to your contacts.
  • New Minnie Mouse watch face/change watch faces by swiping the screen.
  • SOS feature for emergencies, regardless of language. It automatically dials whatever is the equivalent of 911.
  • New Fitness Tracking App
  • Breathe app for breathing and relaxation
  • More 3rd Party App permissions

In addition to those, being open to third party developers makes the watchOS 3 capable of receiving new and more functions over time — giving users an added reason to invest on an Apple Watch.

The watchOS 3 will come this fall with developer preview starting immediately.

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